Old City Travel Guide

Istanbul
Suleymaniye Mosque which includes interior views and a mosque

Popular places to visit

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Blue Mosque

4.5/5(685 reviews)

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Blue Mosque
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Grand Bazaar

4.5/5(691 reviews)

Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Grand Bazaar
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Hagia Sophia

4.5/5(625 reviews)

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Hagia Sophia
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Topkapi Palace

4.5/5(554 reviews)

The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.

Topkapi Palace
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Sultanahmet Square

4.5/5(552 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Sultanahmet Square
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Süleymaniye Mosque

4.5/5(289 reviews)

This 16th-century mosque is not only the largest active mosque in Istanbul, but also one of the city’s most symbolic.

Süleymaniye Mosque

Things to do

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Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

Rp2.396.765
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers
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Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets

Rp1.675.843
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

Rp837.921
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour

Rp837.921
Per adult
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
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Cruise to the Princes' Islands

Rp2.011.011
Per adult
Cruise to the Princes' Islands
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, Belly-Dance Show & Live Music

Rp837.921
Per adult
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, Belly-Dance Show & Live Music
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Top hotels in Old City

Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Tiyatro Caddesi, No. 25, Beyazit, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is Rp2.124.088 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
Rp2.124.088
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"it is very convenient, The hotel is very close to the tram station and the touristic area."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is Rp2.431.256 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
Rp2.431.256
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,556 reviews)
"great staff."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is Rp2.209.171 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp2.209.171
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (755 reviews)
"Our room was on another building that was in the middle of a reconstruction"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
AJWA Sultanahmet
AJWA Sultanahmet
5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is Rp5.971.005 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp5.971.005
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (630 reviews)
"The service was very good. The room was excellent. The only recommendation is that the hotel needs to assign a time without extra charge that the family couples can enjoy the pool and gym together as the hours for women and men was different."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

AJWA Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Sultanahmet mah. Torun Sokak, No:19, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is Rp3.288.310 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
Rp3.288.310
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (667 reviews)
"Location was excellent. Staff were wonderful."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
5 out of 5
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah., Ticarethane Sk. No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is Rp2.275.620 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
Rp2.275.620
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)
"The pool was beautiful and my Hamam experience and massage were wonderful. The room was super and the location was a must to be close to the Blu Mosque and Hagia Sofya!"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City

Rustem Pasha Mosque which includes a bay or harbour, a mosque and a city

Sirkeci

Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.

Sirkeci
Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Grand Bazaar – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet
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Eminönü

Known for its breathtaking beach views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eminönü. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Eminönü Square, and jump on the metro at Eminonu Station or Beyazit Station to see more of the city.

Eminönü
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

Karaköy

Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Karaköy
Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city

Galata

Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.

Galata
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

Beyoğlu

Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Beyoğlu

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